[Ontbirds] Black legged kittiwake niagara

2017-12-03 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Being seen flying back and forth from the mist under the falls now. 10.45am. Yours sincerely, Owen Yates ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to

[Ontbirds] Summer tanager sudbury

2017-11-19 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Hi all, Myself and Tim Arthur have just seen the summer tanager at the corner of loaches road and aspenwood court, greater Sudbury. Been present since October 29th. Weather conditions are okay up here but snowy. ))<>(( Happy birding all. Owen and tim

[Ontbirds] Townsends solitaire still present this morning.

2017-11-15 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
As of 07.10am the Townsend solitaire is still present at last known location across from 096084 4th line we, west of shelburne north of 89. See past ontbirds report from Dan MacNeal, for further directions. Thanks Dan. ))<>(( Yours sincerely, Owen Yates Owen Yates Event Planner Joy Events

[Ontbirds] 2 cattle egrets at Durham now

2017-11-02 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Cattle egrets at Durham. Now 2 birds. Found another cattle egret in same field as prior post. See previous post for directions. Get Outlook for Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the

[Ontbirds] Razorbill ottawa

2017-11-01 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Razorbill being viewed from Britannia pier now. 4.20pm. Seen well coming towards the pier. Off carling avenue Lakeside gardens. End of greenview street. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Red phalarope presquille

2017-10-31 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Previously found Red phalarope still present at presquille provincial park north of Owens point. Great looks from the tip. Be careful approaching top from lookout 3 trail as the bird is right there. Hurry up Mr. Bensette it's freezing out here. See previous report for directions. Yours

[Ontbirds] Lark sparrow Toronto islands

2017-09-23 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Juvenile lark sparrow found by myself and Adam caparelli at ward's island toronto island same location as recent nelsons sparriw sighting, during the TOC walk. Seen by all. Very ratty plummage but prominent white on the ends of the outter tail feathers when in flight. Toronto island can be

[Ontbirds] CHARITY BIG DAY OF BIRDING 2017

2017-09-07 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Hi birders and naturalists alike! THIS Sunday 10th September 2017 brings you Ontario Charitable Big Day of Birding! This event has the aim of raising money Wildlife Preservation Canada, specifically the Loggerhead recovery project. On the day teams of up to 4 people will bird anywhere in

[Ontbirds] Buff breasted sandpiper Essex sewage lagoon east

2017-09-05 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
At 3.30pm I had a buff breasted sandpiper in cell 1 at essex sewage lagoon (eastern). Bird was flighty with 4 other shorebirds and wasn't being seen when I left. See ebird report for directions http://ebird.org/ebird/canada/view/checklist/S39020479

[Ontbirds] Juvenile yellow crowned night heron at st. Jacob

2017-09-01 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
The bird is still here and showing well feeding in the water across the river about 300 metres past (west of) the rail bridge. It's viewable from a lookout where there is a bench down close to the river. This is 30 meters past the "Tree of Life" plaque. Ebird map:

[Ontbirds] Ibis sp. Mitchell sewage lagoons

2017-08-29 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Juvenile ibis probably glossy still showing well at Mitchell sewage lagoons west perth 11.48am. First lagoon. Currently in open water to the left of the parking lot taking short flights, so look in vegetation. Jeremy bensette and RMFP is here so please no more texts, thanks. Happy birding.

[Ontbirds] Buff breasted Windermere babasin zin

2017-08-27 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Dave Pryor just found a buff breasted sandpiper here now.. 12.05. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS

[Ontbirds] 2nd marbled godwit.

2017-08-27 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
There was a 2nd marbled godwit found by myself and David Pryor at tollgate ponds about 10 minutes ago it flew east south east towards Windermere basin. Keep your eyes open for 2 birds. Yours sincerely, Owen Yates Owen Yates Event Planner Joy Events Telephone: +1 416-567-9669 Skype:

[Ontbirds] Marbled godwit at tollgate ponds

2017-08-27 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
I just found a marbled godwit at tollgate ponds with Dave Pryor. We are unsure if it is the same one as Windermere it took off at 8.56am and flew towards Windermere. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Hudsonian godwit just flew south west towards tommy Thompson park

2017-08-24 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
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[Ontbirds] Hudsonian godwit at ashbridges bay

2017-08-24 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Still present as of 7.25. About 20ft away. Looks content feeding. Yours sincerely, Owen Yates Owen Yates Event Planner Joy Events Telephone: +1 416-567-9669 Skype: onwyates24 Address: 220 George Street, 502, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 2N1 ___

[Ontbirds] Godwit at ashbridges bay NOW

2017-08-24 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Poor lighting will confirm species soon. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe

[Ontbirds] Red knot and stilt sandpiper @ Windermere basin

2017-08-20 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Hey all. Red knot juvenile seen on far bank of Windermere basin nr tern flock. Found by RMFP, the driver to the stars. Yours sincerely, Owen Yates Owen Yates Event Planner Joy Events Telephone: +1 416-567-9669 Skype: onwyates24 Address: 220 George Street, 502, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A

[Ontbirds] American white pelicans

2017-08-13 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
3 American white pelicans of pelee tip at 9.15am. Yours sincerely, Owen Yates Owen Yates Event Planner Joy Events Telephone: +1 416-567-9669 Skype: onwyates24 Address: 220 George Street, 502, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 2N1 ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Red knot ashbridges

2017-08-11 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Juvenile Red knot seen on flooded beach, currently not being seen but people looking to relocate. Did not fly away believex to be in long grass. Yours sincerely, Owen Yates Owen Yates Event Planner Joy Events Telephone: +1 416-567-9669 Skype: onwyates24 Address: 220 George Street, 502,

[Ontbirds] Red knot at ashbridges

2017-08-11 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Found by lynn pady and Alison Zhang here currently. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to

[Ontbirds] Red necked phalarope

2017-07-22 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Red necked phalarope being seen from ellacott landing as of 6.30am. Swimming in the water near lily pads on far bank Ellacott landing looks onto hespeler mill pond in Cambridge. Originally found by Fred urie. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Wilson's phalarope

2017-07-19 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
As of 6am the juvenile wilson's phalarope with fresh plummage is still at ashbridges bay seen originally by Lynn Pady. With 2 pectoral sandpipers by the white sign on the flooded beach. Owen Yates Owen Yates Event Planner Joy Events Telephone: +1 416-567-9669 Skype: onwyates24 Address: 220

[Ontbirds] Brown pelican. Niagara

2017-05-31 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Continuing bird, seen from bowen road park and lookout from @5:30pm, initially sat on green buoy #5. Then flew north down river, relocated sat fishing on the river, until flushed by a boat and headed further north down river not relocated. Happy birding, Owen Yates

[Ontbirds] Fish Crow @ Tommy Thompson Park

2017-05-23 Thread Owen Yates via ONTBIRDS
Fish crow seen and heard over Leslie Street Spit around 4pm today. Circling around the top lands west of Cell 3 until it was mobbed by RWBL and COGR. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding